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You should be able to make me dribble from write your turkey description. Can you? I challenge you. My sample below: add yours. Crisp, taut, skin a caramel-browned canvas stretched across a mountain of juice-infused flesh beckoning a peel, sliver-sliced and bite-sized. Succulent juices dribble off as you lift the …

We get many submissions each month. And we read each of them, even if we know they will not make publication. As time has passed we know that there are at least FIVE deadly mistakes that new writers make, disqualifying them from serious consideration by most reputable publishing houses. Why …

Let’s face it, everyone wants recognition, many want fame and fortune, and a few want power. But for the majority or writers, we write to EXPRESS ourselves––cheaper than therapy, better than solitude––allowing us to find peace in an otherwise conflicted world. Am I wrong? The sad fact is that so …

Looking for Great Giveaways? How about winning a free, personalized, autographed copy of international bestseller, Peter James’ new book Absolute Proof? It’s EASY to enter and no purchase is necessary. Simply join our newsletter mailing list and on October 31, a winner be selected from our list and you’ll be …

URGENT: Authors Need to Read This! Publicists, too! As a magazine publisher, one of the biggest problems I encounter during layouts is imagery; specifically the fact that most authors have low-resolution headshots and book cover images, totally unsuited to any print publication. Your print images should be at least 300 …

We’ve revamped our Books ‘N Pieces Newsletter which we send out once a month. In it we offer advance peeks, extra items, things that you will not see on the Website until much later (like short stories, interviews), as well as advance notice on contests, giveaways, specials, tips, and more. …

Q: The Writers’ Edge started last year (on YouTube), and features a wide range of guests from newbie and Indie authors, thru New York Times bestselling authors. What was the genesis of the idea behind this show and how has audience (YouTube) reaction been? A: Christie (Stratos) was given The …

When I speak to my friends we often joke and reminisce about the imaginary friends we used to have as kids, sometimes we would play or discuss things with them and even argue with them, perhaps it was just an instinctive way of preparing ourselves for growing up. The general …

Peter James has had a most colorful life. He is a New York Times bestseller, as well as having 11 consecutive Sunday Times No 1s, and he is published in 37 languages. His DS Roy Grace crime novels have sold 18 million copies worldwide. His mother, Cornelia James, was Glovemaker …

I’m very excited to show you the cover for the next issue of Books ‘N Pieces Magazine out at the end of next week. The cover author is Craig DiLouie, an exciting author who has hundreds of reviews proclaiming that Craig’s novels have strong characters, action, and gritty realism. Each book …

I know it’s a tease, but I am excited that the next issue is coming out. We’ve spent this year testing out different formats, hoping to have a standard print edition that would be readily (and affordably) available. As of now, that solution is still POD via Amazon. The quality …

Here is a list of some of what is in this “packed” issue. If you like what you’re reading, please join our mailing list and receive our newsletter. We’ll offer things in the newsletter you won’t get on the Website. To join click HERE Interviews: Peter James, Joanne Pence, Tony …

I just joined MEDIUM, the online publication where you can read and post stories, articles, whatever content you feel will gain you an audience. I’ve known about Medium for some time, however every time I considered posting anything in the past, a nagging voice questioned the point. Could the audience …

I am making the digital edition of Books ‘N Pieces Magazine FREE to EVERYONE! Read the August 2018 Issue FREE HERE If you have not joined our mailing list, please do so HERE . You will receive two newsletters each month keeping you updated on the upcoming issue, as well as …

Createspace has started phasing out of the self-publishing business, shifting to the Kindle Direct arm of the business, and in the process, changing up the costs and royalties involved. With some variations for book sizing, the calculations for deciding how to price and what you will get as a royalty …

Have you ever wondered how one gets on the bestseller list, whether the New York Times, USA Today or even the Amazon list? Simply put — every bestseller list is a lie because no bestseller list measures the best selling books. Let me repeat that, so you can grasp the gravity of …

Any film buff can confirm that for any given movie, reference is usually given as such: “XYZ movie starring ABC actor, directed by PDQ director.” Rarely will you hear the name of the writer spoken aloud. You may see, briefly, the name of the book, and author, from which the …

The Internet is vast and wonderful. It is also dank and creepy. This is not more apparent than the care you need in selecting domain names. Here are a handful that are cringeworthy, although harmless, after you interpret their true intent. If nothing else, it’s good for a laugh (and …

Writers manage to write in the strangest of places, using whatever materials are handy. It could be a drink napkin at a restaurant or bar, a few sheets of toilet paper when nothing else is handy, the side of a supermarket grocery bag (excellent writing surface, by the way.) I …

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